The Sitka Center for Art & Ecology’s Grass Mountain property is an 80-acre preserve on the southwest side of Cascade Head. Largely undisturbed for decades, the property has limited public access and entry is via a locked gate. The walk is moderately difficult with some elevation gain.

Location: Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Sitka Center at 56605 Sitka Dr. to carpool onto the property.

Directions: From HWY 101 north of Lincoln City, turn west onto N 3 Rocks Rd. and continue for 2.3 mi. Turn right onto Savage Rd. continuing for 0.3 mi before turning right again onto Ridge Rd. Continue for 0.2 mi, then turn left onto Sitka Dr.

Please note: Our gracious hosts at the Sitka Center have asked that we please limit this walk to 15 people and 5 cars. To do so, pre-registration is required. Please register using the link below:

Rhododendrons in bloom